VR NEWS

By TNW Deals
Virtual reality is finally taking off, and modern technology is allowing users to skip the ultra-expensive visual contraptions in favor of a simple mechanism to utilize the screen on your smartphone!
The Virtual Reality Box Headset builds on Google’s ‘Cardboard’ technology to deliver a headset made from high quality ABS plastic, and 42mm spherical resin lenses to bring you gorgeous 3D effects. For a limited time, it’s just $18.99 on...

by Dan Ackerman
Jumping into the new and exciting world of virtual reality has more dangers than just suffering from motion sickness or bumping your knee on the coffee table while wearing a giant set of goggles. Sticker shock is a very real side effect of the devices leading this first generation of virtual experiences.
Imagine this nightmare scenario: After paying $599 for an Oculus Rift or $799 for an HTC Vive (already a serious investment),...

By Abhinav Lal
Coolpad has launched a virtual reality headset for smartphones in India. Available from Friday via Amazon India, the Coolpad VR 1x has been priced at Rs. 999.
While the company says the headset is meant for Coolpad devices, it adds the headset will work with any smartphone with screen sizes between 4.7 and 5.7 inches with am HD resolution. For it to work properly, the smartphone must also be equipped with a gyroscope. Coolpad devices...

by Matt Barker
In Oct. 2016, the Sacramento Kings will unveil their brand-new, $507 million stadium. Along with an impressive array of 84-foot video screens, the Kings plan to integrate a high-capacity Wi-Fi system into the stadium, making it easier than ever for fans to share their experiences via social media.
However, faster sharing via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter will not be the only benefits. The Kings hope enable instant access to virtual reality...

From Techvibes NewsDesk
Virtual reality is the act of tricking your brain and visual senses into believing that you are immersed in another space. This requires the perception, not the reality, that as we look around, or move our heads up, down, or from side to side, that the new world we are in appears as it should.
The surprising truth is that while our brains are good at detecting significant issues, we don’t require perfection in order to...